Teacher Assistant - Buffalo

About the role

The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia, is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates
• Implement established behavior plan(s)
• Ability to assume teacher responsibilities
• Assist teacher to implement and monitor individual lesson plans, data collection and charting systems
• Assist in conducting classroom activities that enhance opportunity to develop skills in areas of need
• Assist with routine classroom functions
• Assist with home-school communication
• Assist with all required paperwork to be completed
• Ability to travel to satellite locations upon request
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off
• Maintain strict confidentiality

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience working in a classroom/educational setting
• One year of experience working with children

Certifications

• New York State Teaching Assistant Certificate or New York State Teaching Certificate (if you do not currently possess the certificate, you must obtain it within six months of hire)

Benefits

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year)
• Up to 12 days of paid time off
• 14-16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• Employee Assistance Program:
  • Free mental health counseling
  • Free childcare referrals
  • Access to legal services
  • Grief/eldercare support
  • Financial planning resources